Sunnyside's first home was built on Alvin Street over 100 years ago, and its name was chosen because that side of the street felt brighter than anywhere else. This home is still standing, even as the nails hammered into its faded pink wood paneling loosen their grip. As the sun's rays filtered down in Sunnyside, the area grew like a flower, becoming one of Houston's most culturally rich neighborhoods. Neighbors have lived here long enough to watch each other's kids grow up. And many of Sunnyside's original one-story minimal traditionals have been passed down from grandparents to grandchildren. Longstanding residents leave a legacy with a hall of fame that includes Texas' first Black architect, John S. Chase, and the first Black graduate of the University of Texas School of Dentistry, Zeb F. Poindexter. Sunnyside's residents are immersed in community enrichment efforts as the neighborhood faces changes due to increased development. In its earliest days, Sunnyside founded its own volunteer fire department because of community activism. Locals live just north of the Sims Bayou, a mere 8 miles from downtown Houston and all its highlights.
Sunnyside's historic community showcases the charm of old Houston.
An aerial view highlights Sunnyside's quick access to downtown Houston.
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The METRO bus connects Sunnyside residents to key destinations daily.
Outside the 610 loop
Sunnyside is outside the Interstate 610 loop while being within Beltway 8 off State Highway 288. The light rail's purple line runs through the neighborhood, connecting locals to employment opportunities in the city and the University of Houston. Bus stops served by Houston Metro line all of Sunnyside's main roads and park and ride services reach its residential streets. William P. Hobby airport is just over 6 miles east along Reed Road.
Sunnyside's vintage homes
Flowering bushes, tall oaks, and the occasional palm tree spring from modest lawns capped by sidewalks in Sunnyside. The neighborhood's development eras are clear, with its most vintage homes sitting in stride with ranch-styles and brick traditionals from the '60s to the early 2000s. "A lot of families are selling," says Broker Nesha Jackson of Home Express Realty, who specializes in Houston markets. "Others are sprucing them up and some people are tearing them down and rebuilding." As development picks up, there's been an increase in modern duplexes, changing Sunnyside's look and feel. Councilwoman Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, born in Sunnyside, works closely with the community to preserve deed restrictions that maintain the neighborhood's traditional feeling. Some of Sunnyside's vintage homes have been taken down to the studs and refashioned in their classic style with bright updates. Minimal traditional homes mainly price from the mid $100,000s to $200,000s. Brick traditionals range from the mid $200,000s to $300,000s. New construction starts in the low $300,000s and heads toward $700,000. Sunnyside's Cap Index Crime Score is 9 out of 10, but the Houston Police Department supports city-wide neighborhood watch initiatives.
Sunnyside's colorful homes brighten up the neighborhood's streets.
Residents enjoy upgraded features in newly built multi-family homes with stylish designs.
Sunnyside is seeing a surge of new build homes enhancing the neighborhood.
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Fried catfish from Butter Funk Kitchen
Sunnyside has a few beloved hole-in-the-wall eateries, like Chief Cajun's Big Baby Hamburgers on Brandon Street, which is takeout only. Locals say to order ahead because the burgers aren't churned out like a chain. They are carefully crafted by the "Chief" himself. Butter Funk Kitchen on Scott Street is known for its daiquiris and southern comfort food, including fried catfish with a side of greens and red beans with rice. Fiesta Mart is on Cullen Boulevard for grocery runs. There's a Family Dollar on Reed Road for everyday items.
Fiesta is a local grocery store for members of the community of Sunnyside.
Families in Sunnyside visit Family Dollar for everyday essentials.
Butter Funk Kitchen serves up flavorful dishes right in Sunnyside.
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After-school enrichment at Sunnyside Community Center
Sunnyside Park is on Bellfort Avenue with sports courts, a playground and a community center. "We have a summer enrichment program for children from 6 to 13 who come daily and do activities – arts and crafts or exercise," says James Glover, the center's recreational specialist. "We also have senior aerobics classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays." Glover says Sunnyside is too often associated with crime. "I don't think it's as bad as everyone portrays it to be. I love working with kids. You have some kids that may be off track and they just need some love and attention to put them on track." A brand-new park called The Hill at Sims is also coming to Sunnyside. The park will connect to 20 miles of trails along the Sims Bayou Greenway and bring a brand-new retention pond to the Sunnyside area, which is a welcome sight for this bayou-burb which is prone to flooding. In fact, in a 2019 survey spearheaded in part by Rice University, 25% of participating residents ranked flooding as a major concern. Once the green space is completed, locals will have a hilltop pavilion to sit and look out at the downtown skyline.
Residents visit the Sunnyside Park Community Center to engage in recreational programs.
Sunnyside Park offers safe and modern playgrounds for its residents.
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Back to school bash at Worthing High
Houston Independent School District participates in school choice, so parents may apply to send their children to any school in the district. Many Sunnyside students attend Bastian Elementary School, Attucks Middle School and Worthing High School because they are right in the neighborhood. Each school gets a C rating from Niche. Joseph "Rock" Roquemore, who owns AJ's barber shop on Reed Road, organizes a yearly back-to-school bash at Worthing High School, coined Sunnyside High by locals, where clothing, school supplies and gift cards for groceries are donated to students and parents.
Knowledge meets creativity at Bastian Elementary School.
Passion meets purpose in the halls of Attucks Middle School.
Worthing High School in Houston serves a diverse student population.
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Sunnyside locals gather for worship at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.
Sundays at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Corner churches are abundant in Sunnyside. Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, established in 1922 on Stassen Street, is the area's oldest house of worship and was recently honored with a historical marker dedication from the Harris County Historical Commission. Juneteenth is one of the most significant local events in Houston's southside, of which Sunnyside is a part. Emancipation Park, just over 7 miles north of the neighborhood, was established by a formerly enslaved person to celebrate the end of slavery. The park has remained the festival ground for over 150 years.
Sunnyside residents receive community services at Sunnyside Multi-service Center.
Meeting community needs at Sunnyside Health Multi Service Center
Sunnyside Health Multi Service Center on Reed Road provides a range of services that address community needs. The center has not only a community garden but also a drug and alcohol recovery support service and a Nurse Family Partnership program that offers pregnancy planning and at-home visits for new mothers and even supports them in finding employment. Their Senior Program promotes community fun through games like bingo, a walking club, scrapbooking, dance socials and more, while providing free meals daily. The center also offers mental health services for 14- to 25-year-olds as they make substantial life transitions. But the list goes on, as locals can also get medical care here, including dental work. When a large hospital is needed, HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is just over 6 miles north the Medical Center Area of Houston.
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I honestly like the area we're in but I wish that our education system was better to where it would want kids to stay in school until they graduate. I wish the crime and drug distributing would decrease so that we could live longer but other than that I like it.
2.0Niche User
8/3/2014Niche Review
The safety rate in this area needs improvement because you are not safe walking around this neighborhood even in broad daylight.
2.0Niche User
8/3/2014Niche Review
There aren't alot of employeers in the are and the best job is really working at a fast food restaurant.
2.0Niche User
6/3/2015Niche Review
More homeless people on the corners begging for change. A robber shot a store owner the other night while closing up the store. Mostly be cautious when roaming these neighborhoods alone.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sunnyside
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
9
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sunnyside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunnyside, Houston sell after 154 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Sunnyside, Houston over the last 12 months is $280,000, up 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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